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This project has concluded. Please see the New Bike Skills Area at Deane's Children's Park project page for the latest project information and to leave feedback on the proposed Bike Skills Area at Deane’s Children’s Park.
The City of Mercer Island will temporarily close the Bike Skills Area (formerly called the BMX Course) at Upper Luther Burbank Park for approximately six months due to significant operating challenges and safety concerns.
Over the last several years, use of the Bike Skills Area has been impacted by repeated unauthorized expansion of the course, damage to soils and established vegetation, and construction of jumps that exceed park rules. This closure will allow the City to ensure this park area is operating safely and sustainably.
Action Sports Design, a specialized consultant, will perform a full assessment of the site and make recommendations to improve the Bike Skills Area while minimizing environmental impacts. Trees in this area of the park will also be assessed for pruning and removals as necessary, and trees and shrubs will be planted this Winter to revegetate areas that have been damaged.
Public engagement is a preeminent focus during this closure. The City will activate several avenues to share feedback and ideas for the future of the Bike Skills Area, including a virtual public meeting on November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the project and answer questions.
Community members are invited to follow the City’s social media profiles for updates and visit this Let’s Talk page for details about the work being performed, engagement opportunities, and more on what’s ahead.
The City of Mercer Island will temporarily close the Bike Skills Area (formerly called the BMX Course) at Upper Luther Burbank Park for approximately six months due to significant operating challenges and safety concerns.
Over the last several years, use of the Bike Skills Area has been impacted by repeated unauthorized expansion of the course, damage to soils and established vegetation, and construction of jumps that exceed park rules. This closure will allow the City to ensure this park area is operating safely and sustainably.
Action Sports Design, a specialized consultant, will perform a full assessment of the site and make recommendations to improve the Bike Skills Area while minimizing environmental impacts. Trees in this area of the park will also be assessed for pruning and removals as necessary, and trees and shrubs will be planted this Winter to revegetate areas that have been damaged.
Public engagement is a preeminent focus during this closure. The City will activate several avenues to share feedback and ideas for the future of the Bike Skills Area, including a virtual public meeting on November 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the project and answer questions.
Community members are invited to follow the City’s social media profiles for updates and visit this Let’s Talk page for details about the work being performed, engagement opportunities, and more on what’s ahead.
The Bike Skills Area at Upper Luther Burbank Park is currently undergoing a full assessment for safety, functionality, and environmental sustainability. We also want to hear how bike riders use this area and what they’d like to see. This survey is intended for park visitors that ride the Bike Skills Area at Upper Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. Please only take the survey once.
Responses to this survey are anonymous. Your honest feedback will help the City determine the best way to accommodate user interests.
The survey will close at 11:59 PM on November 4.
This project has concluded. Please see the New Bike Skills Area at Deane's Children's Park project page for the latest project information and to leave feedback on the proposed Bike Skills Area at Deane’s Children’s Park.
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Thank you for your participation in the first rider questionnaire and the November 15 public meeting! We gleaned a great deal of information and feedback, and appreciate the high level of community engagement in this process. As we wrap up the assessment and recommendations portion of this project, we would like to hear from riders about which elements they are most interested in seeing at the Bike Skills Area. This survey is intended for park visitors that ride the Bike Skills Area at Upper Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island. Please only take the survey once.
Note: The results of this survey do not guarantee the inclusion of any specific elements in future design of the Bike Skills Area.
Responses to this survey are anonymous. Your honest feedback will help the City determine the best way to accommodate user interests.
This survey will close at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
This project has concluded. Please see the New Bike Skills Area at Deane's Children's Park project page for the latest project information and to leave feedback on the proposed Bike Skills Area at Deane’s Children’s Park.
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